Dublin is one of the liveliest little cities I’ve ever visited. The city’s mix of restaurants, coffee shops, and pubs reflect its energetic personality. Our time in Dublin was a mix of traditional Irish food and modern cuisine that would put any American restaurant to shame. Basically, Dubliners know how to cook as much as they know how to drink. Here are 5 amazing places to eat and drink in Dublin!
Coffee
Kaph
This little coffee shop is on a lively street in the heart of Dublin. Kaph was such a joy to visit because of their amazing coffee, cute interior, and very friendly baristas. Everything about this place was so inviting. There were loads of people enjoying their Saturday morning here, and the vibe was amazing. The seating downstairs is quite minimal, but there are stairs tucked away towards the back which leads to even more seating. The exterior is charming and perfect for the gram. So don’t forget to snap a few photos!
Meet me in the Morning
Quite possibly the cutest coffee shop in Dublin! Meet Me in the Morning has two parts: a to-go side and a restaurant side. There are separate entrances, so make your choice based on if you want a quick pick-me-up to-go, or if you want to sit and enjoy a snack or some breakfast. I did both, and I can say that the breakfast is as amazing as their coffee to-go! The cute house-like exterior makes this coffee shop a unique visit, and the baristas are warm and welcoming.
Cocktails
The Vintage Cocktail Club
This tucked away speakeasy is the perfect stop for some pre-dinner drinks. We stopped in at The Vintage Cocktail Club in the afternoon around 2:00 pm after it was recommended to us by the owner of a potpie shop. You just ring the doorbell and wait for someone to let you in. We waited for about five minutes and actually started to wonder if we did it right. So sit tight! The interior is well worth it. If you can, get a seat on their rooftop terrace for some fresh air and to-die-for tiles. They have a menu that’s literally a book of every drink you could ever imagine. It’s quite pricey, but such an experience.
Food
Sophie’s
Breakfast at Sophie’s, which is part of The Dean hotel, is an absolute must. They have some of the best eggs benny I’ve ever had! They also have fresh squeezed orange juice, which is so hard to come by. Make sure you make a reservation if you’re headed here for their weekend brunch because they can get quite busy. If you’re on the lookout for a gin, they do an amazing gin and tonic with strawberries, cucumber, and peppercorns. Really, everything at Sophie’s is to die for. And did I mention they have a 360 view of Dublin? Head here for dinner and be pleasantly surprised as well.
Hatch & Sons
We may or may not have eaten here twice while in Dublin (I’ll never tell). This traditional Irish restaurant was absolutely to die for. Their food was the perfect escape from the cold Dublin weather in March. I ordered the Guinness stew with cornbread, which is a traditional Irish meal. The best part about Hatch & Sons is that it’s right under The Little Museum of Dublin. So you can grab your tickets for the next tour, and, in the meantime, enjoy a stew and a glass of wine at Hatch & Sons!
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I would visit Meet Me In The Morning just for the name itself, how cute is it? Lovely recommendations here, Emily!
Shireen⎜Reflection of Sanity
Thank you Shireen! Meet me in the morning is definitely the cutest name. I loved taking photos of their coffee cups for that reason haha.
Nice to see these awesome cafes in Dublin, now I know they don’t only have pubs 🙂 The green breakfast looks super healthy and yummy.
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Thanks Mercy! Yes, MUCH more than just pubs. Though I love their pubs too haha.
Those places sound nice. I’ll take note of these 🙂
Yay! Hope you get to visit!
Dublin is a cultural paradise, specially for food and drinks 😀 We’ve been there several times while living in Ireland and it felt always like a long time party there :p
Sending all the love,
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Patricia & Miguel
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It really is! The Irish definitely know how to drink and eat good food. It was insane!
Awe my best friend’s boyfriend is totally from Dublin!! I need to send her your reccos for the next time they go back to visit!
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H
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That would be awesome of you to share it with her! Let me know if she ends up going to any of these! 😉
Ahh it looks like you had such an amazing trip to Dublin! It’s high on my list of my travel list, as my man and I both have Irish roots.
I love a city you can drink coffee and eat delicious meals in – Dublin definitely looks like that type of place 🙂
Lyndi
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Yes! Dublin is perfect for sipping coffee and eating good food. My favorite kind of city too ;).
Dublin is defintiely on the top part of my bucket list! I’ve always wanted to visit the pub, heard they serve great genuine Irish dishes. Anyway, your photos are so adorable dear. Thanks a lot for sharing!
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Thank you Jessica! Irish food was amazing! It’s definitely worth a visit.
It all looks so good! I’ll make sure I check out these places if I visit Dublin
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Mademoiselle Coconath
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Thanks lady!
This was such a fab little round up post! All of these different places look brilliant and I’m now craving a cosy coffee – I’ll need to visit Dublin soon!
Heather xoxo
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Thank you Heather!
Dublin looks like such a beautiful place and your photos are absolutely gorgeous!!! Love it and can’t wait to see more posts from you lovely! 🙂
Layla x
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Thank you Layla!
Ahhh it’s been almost 8 years since I’ve visited Dublin! I guess a lot has changed. I like the name of that coffee shop “Meet me in the Morning”, sounds so cute!
Vivian x
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Right?! It’s just the cutest!
I love how you got to try out a lot of neat places. I like Sophie’s! SOunds like a cute name and glad the food was delicious. Oooh! I am a total fan of The Vintage Cocktail Club! HAha, sounds like my kind of place. Thanks for sharing these faves you’ve discovered from your tip!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Thanks Nancy!!
I have always wanted to go to Dublin! The recommendations each sound lovely x
Velvet Blush
Thank you lady! Dublin was amazing. Hope you make it there someday!
i really want to plan a city break to dublin this year and i can’t wait to check out all the spots you just featured. sophies looks so good.
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Thanks Elena! Hope you have a great time!
VCC is amazing. My friends and I drank such amazing drinks. Would love to go back again. I had breakfast at http://the-bakehouse.ie/, and it was sooo good. Very cute cafe.
Ah we almost went there too! VCC is sooo lovely. So glad you guys got to go! It was definitely one of my favorites there.